| Term | Definition |
| light | an electromagnetic wave that can be seen by the human eye |
| empty space | Electromagnetic waves are different from mechanical waves because they can travel either in matter or in _______ _______. |
| electromagnetic spectrum | complete range of electromagnetic wave frequencies and wavelengths |
| infrared waves | wavelengths between 0.001 meters and 700 billionths of a meter |
| ultraviolet waves | wavelengths are shorter than those of visible light |
| color | The ________ of an object is the color of the light the objects emits or reflects. |